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Etiquestions
ETIQUESTIONS
Dr. Barbara Baggerly-Hinojosa
Now that the galas are back in full force, I was wondering about seats at the table. If we are invited guests at a company table, and we arrive first, is it ok for us to get the best seats at the table (the ones facing the stage)?
The galas are certainly back in full force and have been so much fun! When you are an invited guest to a table for an event, it is best to check with the host before selecting your seat. If you arrive before the host, go ahead and pick a seat but do not pick the best seats (facing the stage). Those should be reserved for the host, CEO, or person who invited you to join the table.
If the basket of bread is close to me on the table, which way do I pass it around the table?
If the basket of bread is close to you, offer the bread to the person on your left, get a piece for yourself, then pass it to your right.
I have always been so confused about American versus European style of eating with utensils. What is the difference?
It can be confusing! With the American style, you have the fork in your left hand and the knife in your right hand. Once you cut your food, you place the knife down on the plate, and transfer the fork from your left hand to your right. With the European style, you have the fork in your left hand and the knife in your right hand, but you keep them there, and there is no transferring of the fork from left to right hand.
Barbara Baggerly-Hinojosa, Ph.D. is a wife, mother, and educator living in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. She is a graduate of Our Lady of the Lake University with a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies. In addition, she holds an Associate of Arts degree in Education from McLennan Community College, Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Texas – Pan American, and a Master of Arts in Educational Supervision from the University of Texas – Pan American. Dr. Baggerly-Hinojosa’s current research is focused on servant leadership, gender issues in leadership, and leadership communication. www.leadershipempowermentgroup.com
